About Tim Mason MA MRSS
After taking early retirement from my previous occupation I returned to my interest in Eastern therapy and philosophy. Having studied yoga in the past I undertook the three-year training provided by the Glasgow School of Shiatsu (http://www.glasgowshiatsu.co.uk). I followed this up by completing the post-graduate course with the Shiatsu College (www.shiatsucollege.co.uk) and have been assessed for membership of the Shiatsu Society's professional register (MRSS)and for registration with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (supported by the Department of Health).
I am developing my practice by post graduate study at the Centre for Mindfulness Based Research and Practice, in the School of Psychology at Bangor University (www.bangor.ac.uk/mindfulness). It is my intention to gradually introduce this approach to my practice over the next few years. Mindfulness based approaches are now being used within the NHS and elsewhere to deal with a variety of issues including stress reduction and the management of chronic pain.
I am moving from Scotland to live in Bristol and hope to establish a Shiatsu + Mindfulness practice there.
Contact me to discuss what is most suitable for you whether:
- On site (work or other centre)
- Mindfulness based stress reduction courses
- Health/therapy clinics
- Home visits
If you are unfamiliar with the Shiatsu approach and would like to just come and discuss it please contact me. There would be no charge for a short explanation of my practice.
Shiatsu is typically provided as an individual treatment but if you wish the reassurance of coming with a friend/partner that's fine with me!
It can also be taught in group situations as a 'DIY technique' for stress reduction.
So whether you are considering individual treatments or a group training session in workplace or community setting please contact me.
Mindfulness within Shiatsu
I am now in a position to offer training in the use of this essential aspect of Shiatsu. Please see the information below as an example of what I can offer. Contact me if you want more information:
‘Mindfulness’ for Shiatsu Practitioners and their clients (CPD training)
“The intellect is very powerful and can help you to go somewhere new. Intuition on its own can easily get stuck in the present. But if you start off with the intellect, the process has no ground in present reality – it is governed by thoughts about the past and future” (Bill Palmer, Shiatsu Society News Autumn 2008, p 8).
Mindfulness has been defined as ‘intentionally bringing awareness to the present moment in a non-judgmental way’ or, more dramatically, as “paying attention to your life as if it really mattered” (Kabat- Zinn, ‘Coming to our senses’ Piatkus, p 11). When we are learning Shiatsu we are introduced to lots of theory and plenty of techniques. But once we have some familiarity with them we are encouraged to put them to one side and just attend to what is happening in the moment - when we greet our client, when we listen to them and when we touch. ‘Attending to this moment’ is fundamental to Shiatsu. We are engaged in a therapeutic application of the ancient Eastern wisdom practice of ‘mindfulness’. Kabat-Zinn and others have provided us with a pragmatic and effective way of applying this ‘internal technique’ both for ourselves and for our clients. This teaching day aims:
Updated July 2010